Netherlands national football team has experienced different managers with their own style and system, going from Hiddink, Van Gaal, Koeman, de Boer and now back to Koeman what a rollercoaster. It all began with the departure of Louis van Gaal, their renowned coach, after the 2023 World Cup. Under Koeman they have been up and down in terms of form, 6 games 3 wins 3 loses 12 scored and conceded.
The Netherlands Tactical Shift
Now, let me break down the proposed shift in tactics for you. Instead of sticking to that back 3 formation, they should adopt to either a 4-4-2 or a 4-3-3 formation. Changing from a 3 to a 4 at the back they would be defensively more solid and can be better on the ball, making it harder for the opposition to break through, while also allowing for a more seamless transition from defence to attack. It’s all about finding that right balance between solidity at the back and potency in attack – a classic Dutch football philosophy.
Denzel Dumfries’ playing style at club level
Denzel Dumfries at Inter Milan he is very good, known for his dynamic role as a marauding wing-back. You see, he’s accustomed to pushing up the field, providing width, and causing trouble for opponents in attack while playing for his club, Inter. Now, when he’s wearing the orange for the national team, that’s where things get a tad tricky. The Netherlands’ current system doesn’t quite accommodate his style seamlessly. Trying to fit him in, they’ve often employed him in a more advanced role, sometimes as an 8 or a wide midfielder. Its like trying to fit square pegs in round holes, but almost all managers are in this conundrum.
new formation for Netherlands players
The new formation, mate, it’s all about making the Dutch players feel at home, just like they do at their clubs. Think about it: players like De Jong, Frimpong, De Ligt, Koopmeiners, and Gakpo – they’ve got specific roles and positions they excel in week in, week out at their clubs. With this new setup, it’s like bringing their club mojo to the national team. De Jong can control the midfield, Frimpong can work his magic out wide, De Ligt can be a rock at the back, Koopmeiners can pull the strings from midfield, and Gakpo can do his thing in attack.
Adapting to Various Situations
Koeman’s Dutch team, they can adapt to different situations, like that 5-2-3 system they’ve been using. Now, they might not have the strongest or deepest midfield or a bunch of superstar strikers, but this formation lets them be flexible. When they need to defend solidly, they can tuck in and make it tough for the opposition. But when they want to turn on the style and attack, they can shift gears and go forward with numbers.
Netherlands Striker Issues
The current Dutch team got a bit of a puzzle on their hands. They’ve got lads like Weghorst, Gakpo, and de Jong – but none of them are exactly what you’d call elite strikers. See, Weghorst, Gakpo, and de Jong, they’re good players in their own right, but they might not be the sort of strikers who can carry the team on their own. So, playing with just one striker might make things a bit one-dimensional. But with this new formation, a 4-4-2, they can pair up two of these lads, make a striking duo, and that might just do the trick, you can say its like using the right tools for the right job, Weghorst came on against Argentina in the World Cup and changed the games, but you dont play on the floor when he is on the pitch.
Catch you in the next one.